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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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Headaches remain one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care, and research continues to show that chiropractors play a key role in relieving them. Why SNAGs Matter for Cervicogenic Headaches SNAG is a manual therapy technique developed by Brian Mulligan to improve cervical mobility and decrease pain. (2)

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Magnesium Glycinate can correct magnesium deficiency—and make your patients feel much better

Chiropractic Economics

Subclinical magnesium deficiency, levels that are decreased but not low enough to qualify as deficient, may present itself in patterns: a female patient in her 40s with stress, headaches and disrupted sleep. Usual nutrient intake from food and beverages, by gender and age, What We Eat in America, NHANES 2013-2016; 2019.

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

looked at both dry needling methods for addressing cervicogenic headaches. Both approaches reduced headache index and trigger point tenderness. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2019:31(1):9-23. 2019:27(3):128-140. A 2002 article by Peter Baldry brought to the forefront discussion of the difference between SDN and DDN.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7) 2019 Dec;8:1-8. This belief is primarily based on animal studies, which suggest that early application of ice can help control inflammation and minimize further injury within the first 6-12 hours. Systematic reviews.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

May entered the chiropractic office with a history of trauma, neck pain, headache and nausea consistent with existing VAD. A clinical examination strategy to exclude VAD before performing CSM has been published by Chaibi, a chiropractic physician with a PhD in headaches, and co-author Russell,13 a medical neurologist. hours after CSM.12

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Meniscus injuries may soon be treated by customizable hydrogel

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

In 2019, this same hydrogel was shown to be safe in humans. more topics Mind & Brain ADD and ADHD Alzheimers Headaches Intelligence Psychology. Explore More from ScienceDaily RELATED STORIES This Injectable Hydrogel Mitigates Damage to the Right Ventricle of the Heart Mar.

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

Chiropractic Economics

A study involving youth with chronic migraine headaches and co-occurring insomnia reported reduced headache days and insomnia symptoms after six CBT sessions held over six to 12 weeks, followed by another session one month later.